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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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